Photo by Zac BonDurant/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Who is the 36th-best prospect on the Giants farm? We’ve began the final stretch as we continue to work towards the end of the 2024 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, which will see us ran the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization. Next up on the list is a serious fan favorite: … [Read more...] about Community Prospect List No. 36
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Aledmys Diaz likely to begin season on injured list
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Another A’s veteran will likely miss the start of the season. It has been a tough spring for Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz who hasn’t appeared in a Cactus League game since February 26 due to groin and calf strains. Mark Kotsay told MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos Monday that Diaz is slated to begin a running … [Read more...] about Aledmys Diaz likely to begin season on injured list
A’s vs. Diamondbacks game thread
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Oakland Athletics ended yesterday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox in a 3-3 tie yesterday after a clutch 9th inning homer from young first baseman Will Simpson. Today, they’ll look to finish the job and get a win today against the reigning NL champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starting for the A’s is Ross Stripling, … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Diamondbacks game thread
Monday BP: Keaton Winn is, impressively, still on track
Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Opening week starter! Suddenly the San Francisco Giants rotation, while still highly unproven, has significantly fewer question marks. For a while it looked like Alex Cobb would be gone for a few months, while promising youngsters Keaton Winn and Tristan Beck would be sidelined through Opening Day. That remains true … [Read more...] about Monday BP: Keaton Winn is, impressively, still on track
Elephant Rumblings: Soderstrom headlines latest roster cuts
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Monday, Athletics Nation! Opening Day is only 10 days away, and the A’s roster continues to be whittled down to reveal the true shape of the big league team we will be watching at the outset of the 2024 regular season. Yesterday, we learned that top prospect Tyler Soderstrom will indeed undergo further … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Soderstrom headlines latest roster cuts